Behind Me

I'm standing at my front door looking out, which is the stance I need for a positive attitude. Behind me are sheets of drywall about to go up, lighting cords dangling about, and stacks of tile that need to be processed. It's a good chaos and a quiet summer, but looking forward it'll be wonderful.
 

Training

At the paint store I was directed to the paint that would be used on tile floors. So, I got a kit to match my existing floor. The kit has only one color; I choose buttercream or something like that. When asked by the paint rep if I knew how to mix color, I said I was trained to do that. See, years of study pay off!

 

Slow Start

I got a feel for how this room will work. A work table on wheels got a fast cuttin mat so that I could ready a curtain to stage my daughter's house. The studio needs proper attention, and lighting for certain, but the ease of moving in the space will be a great needed  change for working. 

 

Bird's Eye of Camping Out

A take on the kitchen cabinets and the disaray of a long day's work from the balcony above. It'll be sorted in time, and I've not been too botherer with the inconvienience. Yet. It helps that I had a week away from this at QBL, and a chance to see some terrific works from the people there. Food for the soul.
 

My Vantagepoint

I'm winding down from a fast paced week at QBL, trying to chip away at the studio set up, and keeping ahead of construction in the new townhouse. I'll admit that after the workers left, I napped here below deck. And yes, the heat did break long enough for some delirious breezes.
 

It's a Start

Thursday I cut out and tore away the kitchen sink and cabinets that were in the studio. Yesterday the wonderful plumbers installed a new utility sink. Today I mixed 24 quarts of 8 colors for Monday's print class. I have a long way to go before it's smooth operation, but this is the start. 
 

It Fits!

Today was plumbers all day, so I worked around them clearing a path to swing the long arm into its new docking site. There is room for me to quilt despite that darn post, and I'm thrilled to have more space to move. I've also lined the wall with my design boards, and started clearing the mountain of boxes.
 

One Among Many

The day was filled with pickups, bank stuff, and most importantly, building the first base cabinet. It took hours (the first always does) so the next 6 bases should breeze by. Oh, and my wonderful helpers we just that. I even got dinner al fesco. Then I tackled removing the old vanity for the new one. Never ending.
 

Retail Recon

Part of putting this townhouse back 'right' is finding the materials and fixtures that will be in place, and more importantly, be on site ahead of the installers. Rugs, wall paper, do-dads can wait, but tile is the foundation. Today was paint the studio (half of it) and between coats (3!) it was reconnaissance. 

 

Promise a Future

Today was the walk-through and look around before closing on this townhouse. It caught my attention because of the potential for a great work space and one that was home-based. It has a different vibe than my little cape coddie, but I'm ready to modernize, shed a few things, and redo a studio.